Taapsee Pannu on Casting in Bollywood: Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu was recently seen in the film “Assi.” Although the film didn’t do well at the box office, its story garnered considerable praise. Taapsee Pannu is one of those Bollywood actresses known for her female-led films. Taapsee also remains in the limelight for her outspoken style. Recently, the actress made a statement about the film industry that is making headlines. In a recent interview, Taapsee Pannu explained the casting process and how heroines are hired or removed from a film.
Actress Taapsee Pannu spoke openly about the realities of Bollywood in an interview. She revealed that she has often had to turn down films because a leading man didn’t want to cast her. The actress revealed that industry politics often plays a role in casting decisions.
What did Taapsee Pannu say?
When Taapsee Pannu was asked if she’s ever been removed from a film for her outspokenness, the “Assi” actress said, “To be honest, I don’t know about it directly. It’s possible that it gets out, but it never comes to you. Someone says, ‘No, I don’t want to work with you,’ but you don’t know the reason. What I do know is that sometimes the hero doesn’t want you in the film.”
The Hero Decides the Heroine
Taapsee Pannu, exposing the industry, explained that often the hero decides who the heroine will be in his film. The actress said, “I think everyone knows, most of the time the hero decides who the heroine will be in his film. Unless it’s a big director, because some directors are stars.”
Taapsee Pannu on ‘Dunki’
Taapsee Pannu, citing Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dunki’ as an example, said, “When Raju Sir (Rajkumar Hirani) wanted me in the film, I was in it. It was probably a big shock to everyone because I’m not in that kind of film or Shah Rukh Sir’s regular onscreen circuit. But it was because the director was absolutely sure he wanted to cast me.”
